Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. J.E. "Buster" Brown
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/17/2026

Number of Bills: 49

Sponsor (49):
HB 212 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the advisory function of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board.

HB 213 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the composition and duties of the radiation advisory board.

HB 328 Author: Kamel
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption to the licensing requirements for irrigators.

HB 520 Author: Woolley
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/01/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to menhaden boat licenses.

HB 697 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to contracting by court reporters.

HB 833 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption of state-owned real property from forced sale.

HB 841 Author: Jackson | Gray
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to voting procedures for persons on a space flight.

HB 993 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete" | Flores | Cook
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to loans guaranteed by the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program.

HB 1137 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the discharge of a lien on a motor vehicle and the subsequent sale of or issuance of temporary tags for the vehicle.

HB 1144 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of herbicides and pesticides and to pest control.

HB 1155 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Criminal Justice Policy Council.

HB 1176 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to public access to conviction and deferred adjudication information and to certain sex offender registration information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 1200 Author: Cuellar | Gallego | Hodge | Dukes
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the period of validity of and fees for a driver's license, learner's permit, or personal identification certificate.

HB 1228 Author: Jackson | Howard
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to consolidated permit processing by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

HB 1239 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the voluntary cleanup program, including municipal tax abatements for certain property located in reinvestment zones and subject to voluntary cleanup agreements.

HB 1257 Author: Cuellar
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain early voting procedures; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 1298 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the delegation of duties of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and its executive director.

HB 1386 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

HB 1406 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to collection by water and sewer utilities of voluntary contributions on behalf of certain emergency services.

HB 1477 Author: Bonnen | Seaman
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for the directors and officers of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.

HB 1759 Author: Hirschi | Gray
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the pesticide use and application program.

HB 1960 Author: Howard
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to abolishing the pollution prevention council.

HB 1979 Author: Howard
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the selection of the chairman of the juvenile board in Fort Bend County.

HB 2073 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.

HB 2074 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Youth Commission.

HB 2116 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain inventories.

HB 2257 Author: Luna, Vilma | Allen
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the audit required for forfeited property and proceeds received by a law enforcement agency or an attorney representing the state.

HB 2274 Author: Shields
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the exemption of insurance benefits and certain annuity proceeds from seizure under process.

HB 2339 Author: Talton
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the extension of restrictions imposing regular assessments in certain residential real estate subdivisions.

HB 2542 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of parks and wildlife; providing penalties.

HB 2617 Author: Oakley
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the assessment of certain court costs in criminal cases and the use of that revenue to fund the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute.

HB 2622 Author: Heflin
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to liability for postjudgment taxes, penalties, and interest in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.

HB 2699 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and to the administration of certain of those functions by the Texas Department of Health.

HB 2705 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the program for the voluntary cleanup of contaminants.

HB 2776 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of state superfund sites.

HB 3019 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to permit exemptions under the Texas Clean Air Act for construction or modification of certain facilities.

HB 3106 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy; providing administrative penalties.

HB 3231 Author: Swinford
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the consolidation and use of certain accounts and funds of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

HB 3459 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to environmental and health and safety audits; providing a penalty.

HB 3492 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the Texas Committee on Energy Policy and the Texas Energy Coordination Council.

HB 3607 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to validating certain acts of the Garza County Underground and Fresh Water Conservation District.

HCR 11 Author: Wilson | Danburg | Hochberg | Howard | Olivo
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/16/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to order the state flag to be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of Fort Bend County Assistant District Attorney Gil Epstein.

HCR 88 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 02/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 19, 1997, as Crime Victims Day.

HCR 100 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 03/14/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Proclaiming April 12, 1997, Space Explorers' Day in Texas.

HCR 123 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 04/23/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Bill Sims on his receipt of the Texas A&M Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award.

HCR 244 Author: Edwards
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Ramsay H. Gillman for his achievements in the automotive industry.

HCR 272 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating June 9, 1997, International Space University Day in the State of Texas.

HCR 299 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make a correction to H.B. 1144.

HCR 300 Author: Cuellar
Sponsor: Brown
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to return House Bill No. 1200 to the house of representatives for further consideration.

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